Her style is flawless, no doubt about that. However, I’m puzzled by these pictures taken at people staring aimlessly at their smartphone? Not even for taking a picture? Is this a sign of our times?
I totally understand your concerns. As someone who roams the streets looking for people to photograph as Scott does, I can attest that MOST people are walking around either talking on a phone, texting, or listening to music through headphones. In some regards it becomes a artful balance: on one hand you certainly don’t want them doing these things when you photograph them, but on another hand, the natural element accounts for a critical reason for stopping to photograph them in the first place (i.e., maybe you have that woman stop texting and look up, but the entire magic of the moment is lost). Some people look cooler engaged in activities, it’s just a shame that 75% of those activities involve a phone now. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that all portraits of this type are bad, though. http://lordashbury.com
I agree with you. Electronic devices are part of the environment hence they account as natural elements that shall be included in the shot.
It’s a bit frightening when you realize that nowadays individuals tend to live vicariously through electronic devices (and I’m probably the worst one!)
Disagree with the assumption that she’s staring aimlessly at a smartphone…all sorts of good possibilities– keeping in touch with friends, family, the Sartorialist.
I am sure they would stop if Scott wanted them to, but obviously he likes to take photos of people doing what they are naturally doing. And what do you mean staring aimlessly at their phone? Are you seriously No offense but that is seriously clueless. People look at their phone for a purpose. To talk to friends, to keep in touch with their office, to find out what their mom wants…generally to communicate with the important people in their life. Things they would have to stay indoors and do if they didn’t have a phone. You are mixing up cause and effect.
But…..I am sooooo tired of photos of people looking at their phones. Everywhere, all the time, people are more engaged with their phones than their environment, or the people around them.
Simbarashe
January 23, 2013 at 9:04 am
BRILLIANT combination! Love the look. Great blazer and pants.
http://lordashbury.com/
Mr Essentialist
January 23, 2013 at 12:21 pm
Also the boots are sick!
http://www.MrEssentialist.com
Simbarashe
January 23, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Cosign.
Nissa Quanstrom
January 23, 2013 at 9:05 am
Urban winter cute. The cut is fun with the knit hat.
Elisa
January 23, 2013 at 9:05 am
This is simple, but still very inspiring. It just all works together so well.
Elisa – Wandering Minds fashion
ourwanderingminds.com
Nomadic D.
January 23, 2013 at 9:16 am
Love the idea of a huge shawl/scarf thrown easily over a blazer for extra winter warmth. Such a fun play on typical proportions.
http://www.nomadicd.com
andreea
January 23, 2013 at 9:21 am
cute outfit! comfortable too! :)
http://littleaesthete.com
From Boho to Chiic
January 23, 2013 at 9:35 am
Love her style! ♥
http://frombohotochiic.blogspot.com
Becca
January 24, 2013 at 3:57 am
She looks like Alexa Chung.
http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/
January 23, 2013 at 9:36 am
Great shot ;)
Sadikin Gani
January 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Cute… Black and Grey. so comfortable viewed.
Laura
January 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Beautiful look, love the big scarf and the doc Martens!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
THE STEL STYLE
January 23, 2013 at 9:55 am
Love this style
http://www.thestelstyle.com
soulofashopper
January 23, 2013 at 9:57 am
in love with this boyish look! totally my style! xo, Alma
http://www.soulofashopper.com
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni
January 23, 2013 at 10:05 am
Great style!!
http://www.bonnieclydemarni.com/
Denisa
January 23, 2013 at 10:07 am
Very nice outfit. Great day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Madrid Street Style
January 23, 2013 at 10:08 am
great picture! love the grey and black as well as the trend independent style of the girl.
Kaye Awatin
January 23, 2013 at 10:19 am
Love her androgynous style!
Kaye Awatin
http://www.thestyleflux.blogspot.com
Joost
January 23, 2013 at 10:23 am
Docs, blazer, shawl, beany – perfect
Mary
January 23, 2013 at 10:32 am
Her style is flawless, no doubt about that. However, I’m puzzled by these pictures taken at people staring aimlessly at their smartphone? Not even for taking a picture? Is this a sign of our times?
http://www.theironyou.com
DEBBIE
January 23, 2013 at 11:07 am
Yes Mary, unfortunately it is a sign of our times amd it’s sad.
Simbarashe
January 23, 2013 at 1:30 pm
I totally understand your concerns. As someone who roams the streets looking for people to photograph as Scott does, I can attest that MOST people are walking around either talking on a phone, texting, or listening to music through headphones. In some regards it becomes a artful balance: on one hand you certainly don’t want them doing these things when you photograph them, but on another hand, the natural element accounts for a critical reason for stopping to photograph them in the first place (i.e., maybe you have that woman stop texting and look up, but the entire magic of the moment is lost). Some people look cooler engaged in activities, it’s just a shame that 75% of those activities involve a phone now. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that all portraits of this type are bad, though.
http://lordashbury.com
Mary
January 24, 2013 at 4:45 am
I agree with you. Electronic devices are part of the environment hence they account as natural elements that shall be included in the shot.
It’s a bit frightening when you realize that nowadays individuals tend to live vicariously through electronic devices (and I’m probably the worst one!)
Alex Parker
January 23, 2013 at 1:33 pm
I live in NY and as a photographer I can say that some people can’t be bothered when you approach them and they’re on their phones. What can you do….
M.
January 24, 2013 at 5:48 am
Years ago the Eagles had a song in which the line “everything all the time” rang out to me. I have since seen that come true.
I have seen couples out for a stroll with one or both on their phone. Or a group of girls out together and each one on their phone. How odd!
But one young man I know has made a policy of picking up personal email once a day.
Monsieur Marcel
January 23, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Disagree with the assumption that she’s staring aimlessly at a smartphone…all sorts of good possibilities– keeping in touch with friends, family, the Sartorialist.
Martine
January 24, 2013 at 5:55 am
I am sure they would stop if Scott wanted them to, but obviously he likes to take photos of people doing what they are naturally doing. And what do you mean staring aimlessly at their phone? Are you seriously No offense but that is seriously clueless. People look at their phone for a purpose. To talk to friends, to keep in touch with their office, to find out what their mom wants…generally to communicate with the important people in their life. Things they would have to stay indoors and do if they didn’t have a phone. You are mixing up cause and effect.
Rachelle
January 23, 2013 at 10:40 am
Great layering.
xo
http://pinksole.com
Kate
January 23, 2013 at 11:05 am
That’s a very New York outfit for Milan!
Kate
Isa tout simplement ...
January 23, 2013 at 11:06 am
Love this classic look !
Isa
Kate
January 23, 2013 at 11:07 am
That’s a very NYC outfit for Milano!
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
Elena
January 23, 2013 at 11:07 am
Great shot of super stylish girl!!! Her look is so elegant and cozy!
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/
Michelle Lee
January 23, 2013 at 11:13 am
great scarf match
http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com
Lauren at adorn la femme
January 23, 2013 at 11:20 am
Not even trying!!! The art of effortlessness!
(=’.'=)
-Lauren at adorn la femme
http://adornlafemme.blogspot.com
Monsieur Marcel
January 23, 2013 at 11:26 am
Can’t praise this enough…
Nico
January 23, 2013 at 11:43 am
Really interesting blazer!!
http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/01/total-black-remix-it.html
monkeyshines
January 23, 2013 at 11:45 am
street chic!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Ms. Pea
January 23, 2013 at 11:53 am
I love her look.
But…..I am sooooo tired of photos of people looking at their phones. Everywhere, all the time, people are more engaged with their phones than their environment, or the people around them.
Jules
January 23, 2013 at 11:59 am
very nice!!
http://www.julesfashionweek.com
jo
January 23, 2013 at 11:59 am
Oh my – is her wonderful blazer a mixture of different fabrics / patterns? Seems like it from the sleeve piece.
Amazing!
xx
Jo
http://www.mustardandmint.com
liz
January 23, 2013 at 12:18 pm
love her Docs! I can never pull those off!
http://lavieenliz.com
Jennifer
January 23, 2013 at 12:41 pm
nice moment
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
StreetLounge
January 23, 2013 at 1:12 pm
Nice outfit, cool girl :)
Sevan
January 23, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Between the background and the outfit, how many shades of grey ?
I love all of them and the style of this young woman.
Eva
January 23, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Great outfit!
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Nyrha
January 23, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Great look!
http://maddenim.blogspot.fi/
Bea
January 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Love the grey/black divide.
Kate
January 23, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Oh my gosh! SO WEIRD. I thought this was a picture of me at first!
At the risk of sounding vain, I love her style!
Kate from Clear the Way
alix
January 23, 2013 at 6:56 pm
love the photo! great job
Alex
January 24, 2013 at 4:03 am
Lots of ladies in boots lately…I like it!
M.
January 24, 2013 at 5:50 am
Look at what a great little blazer can do to our ordinary comfortable clothes. I need one.
As to smartphones, my favourite is when people stand in a smartphone trance in doorways, or stationary at the top of escalators!
Philippe Philippe
January 24, 2013 at 6:05 am
J’adore le gris, la simplicité et les écharpes !!
http://www.philippe-girard.ch
Ina Chael
January 24, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Oh i love the doc martens; pretty comfortable!
Ina Chael
January 24, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Oh i love the doc martens; pretty comfortable!
https://soundcloud.com/unholychristfuck
Stacey
January 24, 2013 at 2:46 pm
thank you this is the best outfit I’ve seen in weeks.
Mawes
January 24, 2013 at 6:31 pm
great look. so warm without seeming bulky.